Democratic Northwest. [volume] (Napoleon, Ohio) 1869-1894, 1887-09-22
WASHINGTON LETTER.
From our regular correspondent
ID. g. Sent 10 1897


WASHINGTON, d. G. Sept. IL, 1887.
In Inpolitical circles at the Capital, the
chief topic of public interest and dis
cussion is still the tariff conference
at Oak View, between the President,
Secretary Farichild, Mr.. Carlisle, and
and other advisers, which has been
concluded, doubtless to the full sat
isfaction of the conferees, at least.
That an Administration tariff meas
ure, embodying substantial reduc-
ton of the customs duties upon the
necessaries of life and a repeal Of the
tobacco tax, was agreed upon, l have
not the least doubt, and further, have
reason to believe that the President
will bring to bear all of his famous
firmness and vigor in impressing his
views upon the attention of Congress,
as ofvital importance to the future OF
both the country and the Democracy.
The attitude of Mr.. Randall and those
of his way of thinking upon this ques-
ton, is regarded with much interest
and solicitude, but believe there is no
ground for alarm, for / think that the
Ex-Speaker, while differing with many
other Democrats upon re-adjustment
of the tariff. realizes the necessity of
reduction of taxation, and will agree
to a fair compromise that in large de-
gree will accomplish the result so great
lydesired, and to which the Democratic
party so solemnly pledged itself in the
platform of the Chicago Convention.
Surprise is expressed in some quarters
that Ex-Speaker Carlisle has taken no
testimony in the contested election pro-
ceedings filed againt him by Thobe.
Mr.. Carlisle says, in an interview, that
he took no testimony because 1t was
unnecessary for him TO do so, as the
contestant only alleged the casting of
four fraudulent votes for the contestee,
and that as his majority in the District
was 825, such claim, if admitted,
could not change the result. Under
such circumstances would be simply |
preposterous for the contestee to pro-
duce evidence.
The foreign delegates to the Congress,
after uniting with their American |
brethren in visit to Mr.. Vernon, said |
adieu and left for an excursion to
Niagara Falls before turning their
faces homeward toagain brave the bill
lows of the briny deep.
The project to open fine roadway
Aqueduct Bridge in this city to the
tomb of Washington, to be called Mt.
Vernon Avenue, seems to meet with
great public favor, and there can be lit
tie doubt that the work will be done, as
the popular support, both of the citi-
zens of the District of Columbia and of
Alexandria county, Virginia, which is
becoming enlisted in behalf of this tru-
ly patriotic and polite undertaking,
seems to warrant such conclusion.
There will be public meeting at Al
exandria on the 18th inst, to consider
the matter.
A memorable and important work in
the religious world is the location of
the great Catholic University in the
city of Washington. The estimate of
the cost and endowment of this great
work is the immense sum of So, 900 900,
of which amount 500, 900 is already in
hand. It is designed to upbuild here
grand university that will favorably
compare with the far-famed seats of
of the old world.
On the 18th inst, the President and
his wife, the Governor of the original
thirteen States and other dignitaries
will attend the celebration of the Con-
Centennial at Philadelphia,
and great time is expected. 1t is
hoped that the events of the day will be
in keeping with the spirit of the occa-
sion, and that there will be no outburst
Of partisan feeling by thoughtless en-
thusiasts.
Such serious conflicts of opinion have
arisen between the members of the
Civil Service Commissioner over the
question of the right of removal of
clerks, that there is some talk of the
of the President, Mr.. Edger-
;on, who holds that the appointing
power has the authority to dismiss en-
oloyes in the classified service abso-
utely, without asking questions, while
his colleagues maintain that no remov-
Ills should be made without specifying
he cause-that this power is extremely
United. IT is expected that the Presi-
lent will be finally called upon to set
lie the controversy. t.H.
Despite the carping criticism of a few
the International Medical
Congress, which has just adjourned to
meet in Berlin two years hence, has
,een great successfully realizing the
of its projectors and con-
erring lasting blessings and benefits
lpon mankind in the rapid strides made
n scientific development and the i'm
proved treatment of diseases.
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